ASCD Podcast -- The Whole Child

Click here to view ASCD's latest podcast series, The Whole Child. The podcast features educators and policymakers from around the globe who share their insights about sound education policies and practices that ensure that all children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged.

Iowa Culture and Language Conference

Heartland AEA would like to invite you and your staff to attend the Iowa Culture and Language Conference on February 10 and 11, 2009. The ICLC planning committee is excited and proud to bring to Iowa many renowned experts in the ESL field as conference presenters. Click here for information explaining the reimbursement process for participation, registration and substitute pay.

First Heartland-sponsored Immigration Forum

Heartland Area Education Agency is pleased to invite you to an Immigration Forum and Reception on February 11, 2009, at the Polk County Convention Complex from 2:00-5:00 p.m. The Immigration Forum, held on the final day of the Iowa Culture and Language Conference, will include a panel of national and local experts who will share facts about refugees and immigrants in Iowa and implications for educators. This rare opportunity to meet representatives knowledgeable on laws and issues related to immigration offers an excellent networking and learning experience for educators and partners in education.

To register, please go to www.nwaea.k2.ia.us/en/upcoming_events/ and complete the online registration.

We look forward to meeting you at the first Heartland-sponsored Immigration Forum, with reception afterward. Consider bringing a team from your area and complete a registration for each participant.

For more information contact:
Stephaney Jones-Vo, (515) 270-0405 ext. 14680
Gilmara Mitchell, (515) 270-0405 ext. 14679

Iowa Culture and Language Conference

Heartland AEA would like to invite you and your staff to attend the Iowa Culture and Language Conference on February 10 and 11, 2009. The ICLC planning committee is excited and proud to bring to Iowa many renowned experts in the ESL field as conference presenters. Click here for information explaining the reimbursement process for participation, registration and substitute pay.